HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-06-08 26-194 Ordinance26-194 JUNE 8, 2026
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Council Meeting Date: June 8, 2026
Item No: 26-194
Responsible Dept: City Manager
Action Requested: Ordinance
Title, Ordinance
Map/Lot: N/A
Amending the Code of the City of Bangor to Modify the Mission of the Advisory Committee on Homelessness
Summary
On March 23, 2026, the Bangor City Council established an Advisory Committee on Homelessness as part of
the City's effort to respond more comprehensively and strategically to the effects of homelessness in the City.
When established, the Committee's initial charge was to create a strategic plan for the City's response to
homelessness. After discussion, Council wishes to expand the Advisory Committee's initial charge to include
the creation of a stabilization plan to address immediate issues. Council also wishes to include within the
Advisory Committee's initial charge the ability for Council to refer specific issues to them for immediate
consideration.
This item was reviewed and unanimously recommended for approval at the June 1', 2026 Government
Operations Committee meeting.
Committee Action
Committee: Government Operations
Action: Recommended for approval
Staff Comments & Approvals
Meeting Date: June 1, 2026
For: 5
Against: 0
City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director
Introduced for: First Reading
CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
Date: June 8, 2026
Assigned to Councilor: Walker
ORDINANCE, Amending the Code of the City of Bangor to Modify the Mission of the Committee on
Homelessness
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANGOR AS FOLLOWS, THAT
The Code of the City of Bangor is amended as follows:
Chapter 23 Boards, Committees and Commissions
Article VII Advisory Committee on Homelessness
§ 23-47. Committee establishment; membership; and mission.
A. There is hereby established the Advisory Committee on Homelessness. The Committee's initial task will
be to create a stabilization plan to address immediate issues surrounding homelessness in the City. The
Committee will next create a strategic plan for the City's long-term response to homelessness that is data
driven, evidence informed, and that considers regional and structural coordination. At any time, the Committee
may immediately address any issue referred to the Committee by City Council. After the completion of theseis
initial tasks, the Committee will broaden its scope to include more broadly developing and advising Council on
strategies and policies to prevent and end homelessness.
§ 23-52. Mission.
A. The Committee's initial charge is to create a stabilization plan to address immediate issues surrounding_
homelessness in the City. The Committee will next create a strategic plan for the City's long-term response to
homelessness that is data driven, evidence informed, and that considers regional and structural coordination.
Critical components will include specific strategies for homelessness prevention, encampment response, and
other necessary City policies needed to effectively address homelessness within the City. The Committee shall
submit a strategic plan for Council review and adoption not later than 12 months from the Committee's first
meeting. At any time, the Committee may immediately address any issue referred to the Committee by City
Council.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 8, 2026
COrd 26-194
Motion made and seconded for First Reading
Vote: 7—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Faloon, Fish, Leonard, Mallar
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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IN CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 22, 2026
COrd 26-194
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote: 8—0
Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Carson, Deane, Faloon, Leonard, Mallar, Walker, Hawes
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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